http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/capitol-xmas-tree-s5.jpg2025 holiday tree, “The Learning Tree,” to be displayed in the Capitol throughout the holiday season, celebrating those who help make learning possible and fun.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/ho-chunk-code-talkers-honored-s440.jpgNew signs unveiled to identify Ho-Chunk Nation communities and the Mississippi River in both the Ho-Chunk and English languages.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/affordable-care-act-02-s450.jpgPeople face sticker shock on out-of-pocket costs with many seeing premiums double, some seniors seeing increases of over $30,000 per year, if Republicans allow enhanced Obamacare supports to expire.

http://newiprogressive.com/images/stories/S5/kathleen-vinehout_380x285_s5.jpgSen. Kathleen Vinehout writes about her contacts with constituents while in the state Senate, from the many who had problems that required her help to how she benefited from all the times they shared their stories and knowledge with her.